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Post by ljdude on Mar 19, 2013 15:41:51 GMT -8
I was looking at the rear axle today on my 06 LJ Rubicon and noticed that the right tube is starting to bend up. Now im looking for some opinions of what to do next.
Option 1. I pull the axle out, straighten the tube, truss it, new shafts, ect...
Option 2. Aftermarket Dana 44 or Ford 9"
Option 3. Aftermarket Dana 60
I have 4.88 gears with the factory shafts and locker in the rear
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mudmaniac33
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Post by mudmaniac33 on Mar 19, 2013 18:46:42 GMT -8
I vote 60 just cause they don't break and are plentiful. and ford 9's are expensive
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Post by petee on Mar 19, 2013 19:19:11 GMT -8
Shave and narrow a 14 bolt. But you knew I would say that.
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Post by bigstuck on Mar 19, 2013 19:21:39 GMT -8
Give me a budjet and ill tell you what Im going to buy..... If the 35s is all you will ever do IMO if you want to keep cost down. Pull it, have someone straighten it and add a artec truss or something of the sort and good shafts. That housing can take 37's just be prepared to replace that locker thats in there with a rubi front or a arb at some point in time.. If you want to go bigger pull it have it straightened and sell it. Then buy a 60. But if you want to build strength and keep cost down but maybe have thoughts of 37s. Buy an explorer 8.8. Throw the yukon or superior super 88 kit with alloy shafts in it which brings you very close to OE width without spacers, add an ARB in the rear and put an artec TJ conversion truss on it and you'll be golden. Personally Id take the 9" out of the equation. Its got the lowest pinion of all your options. And you can build something just as good for a bit less money.
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Post by bigstuck on Mar 19, 2013 19:22:15 GMT -8
Shave and narrow a 14 bolt. But you knew I would say that. Wow thats an original Paul statement right there.... ;D
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mudmaniac33
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Post by mudmaniac33 on Mar 19, 2013 19:31:59 GMT -8
i was gonna say 14 bolt but it wasn't an option to choose from
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Post by petee on Mar 19, 2013 19:42:46 GMT -8
I would not put any money into your stock housing at this point. The cost to straighten it could go to something bigger and better. Building a D60 rear or 9" will be about the same cost considering you would be buying the same parts for both. Gears, locker, customs shafts to make it 5 x 4.5 brakes to match and both housing can be had for $200ish bucks off CL. If your talking about custom housing to start then add on parts. Could also go either way. Pick your poison and we'll get it done. Just my two cents.
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Post by ljdude on Mar 19, 2013 19:47:09 GMT -8
Shave and narrow a 14 bolt. But you knew I would say that. I did know you would say that. Thats why I left that option out. ;D
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Post by pistonschick on Mar 19, 2013 20:04:32 GMT -8
I've consulted my muses. ;D I can relate to budget constraints. 9" - too much $ 60 - again, too much $ 14 bolt My vote: Straighten, truss & stick with your 44 + upgrade axles. Hindsight - we should have trussed your housings after we saw how you wheeled! Just my 3 1/2 cents. Crystal
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Post by ljdude on Mar 20, 2013 6:22:51 GMT -8
Hindsight - we should have trussed your housings after we saw how you wheeled! Just my 3 1/2 cents. Crystal Can't argue with that.
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Post by petee on Mar 21, 2013 20:47:47 GMT -8
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Post by soobysyncro on Mar 22, 2013 0:56:20 GMT -8
X2 on the imports! Mogs on a jeep.
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Post by ljdude on Mar 22, 2013 16:08:23 GMT -8
I think thats the winner!
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Post by iceman on Mar 22, 2013 21:31:54 GMT -8
I think thats the winner! Hey I will sell you my axles and then I will buy the mogs. Hows that sound??
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 24, 2013 7:46:26 GMT -8
How about a check alignment. Van toyota will check it for twenty. And that will let u know if your camber is really off. Or if your old eyes are getting the best of ya....
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